Quick Answer

Temporal Machinations is a common Sorcery from DOM (DOM) costing {2}{U}. Current price: $0.08 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander.

Temporal Machinations MTG card

Temporal Machinations

Sorcery

Card Text

Return target creature to its owner's hand. If you control an artifact, draw a card.

The Cabal soldier blinked and found day had become night, he had a face full of thistle seeds, and the old man was nowhere to be seen.

Card Stats

common CMC: 3.0 DOM DOM 🎨 Zack Stella

Market Prices

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$0.08
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€0.10
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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pauper Legal
Paupercommander Legal
Pioneer Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Temporal Machinations? Basics

Temporal Machinations is a Sorcery card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Return target creature to its owner's hand. If you control an artifact, draw a card."

How much mana does Temporal Machinations cost to cast? Basics

Temporal Machinations has a mana cost of {2}{U}, which equals 3.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires U mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Temporal Machinations's mana cost of {2}{U} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Temporal Machinations has a mana value of 3.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Temporal Machinations's current oracle text is: "Return target creature to its owner's hand. If you control an artifact, draw a card."

What is the current price of Temporal Machinations? Pricing

The current market price for Temporal Machinations is approximately $0.08 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.1 EUR.

Where can I buy Temporal Machinations? Pricing

You can purchase Temporal Machinations from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Temporal Machinations legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Temporal Machinations in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Temporal Machinations legal in Modern? Legality

Temporal Machinations is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Temporal Machinations legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Temporal Machinations is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Temporal Machinations legal in Pioneer? Legality

Temporal Machinations is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Temporal Machinations legal in Legacy? Legality

Temporal Machinations is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Temporal Machinations legal in Vintage? Legality

Temporal Machinations is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Temporal Machinations legal in Pauper? Legality

Temporal Machinations is Legal in Pauper format.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Temporal Machinations from? Details

This printing of Temporal Machinations is from DOM (DOM), with collector number 271.

Temporal Machinations may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Temporal Machinations's rarity? Details

Temporal Machinations is a common card in DOM.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Temporal Machinations? Details

Temporal Machinations was illustrated by Zack Stella.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

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